I Didn’t Enter Politics to Amass Wealth – Bawumia
Bawumia highlights $1.195 billion savings on Mobile Money Interoperability Project as proof of integrity and
- Bawumia says his political career is driven by service, not self-enrichment.
- He cites the Mobile Money Interoperability Project’s cost reduction from $1.2 billion to $4.5 million as proof of prudent governance.
- Pledges to continue prioritising efficiency, transparency, and people-centred development.
New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has reaffirmed that his entry into politics was motivated by service to the nation—not personal enrichment.
Addressing party delegates during his campaign tour of Amenfi West in the Western Region, the former Vice President stated that his goal has always been to improve the lives of ordinary Ghanaians through efficient and transparent governance.
“I entered politics to serve the people, not to enrich myself,” Dr. Bawumia declared.
He contrasted his record of cost-effective leadership with what he described as the extravagant spending culture of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), citing the Mobile Money Interoperability Project as a prime example of prudent management under his watch.
According to Dr. Bawumia, the NDC had proposed a $1.2 billion contract for the same project, but under the NPP government, it was successfully executed for only $4.5 million.
“We cancelled that deal and completed the project for less than $5 million,” he said. “This initiative now connects all mobile money wallets and bank accounts across the country, benefiting millions and creating jobs.”
He described the more than $1.195 billion savings as proof of his administration’s fiscal discipline and commitment to protecting the public purse.
Dr. Bawumia stressed that his greatest satisfaction comes not from wealth accumulation but from the positive transformation that effective policies bring to citizens’ lives.
“My greatest joy comes from seeing how these projects are transforming lives, not from personal gain,” he added.
He concluded by positioning himself as a servant leader dedicated to national development and fiscal responsibility.
“I am not in politics for money,” he affirmed. “I am here to make a real difference in the lives of Ghanaians.”
The address reinforced his campaign message ahead of the NPP’s flagbearer contest, portraying him as a leader focused on efficiency, integrity, and public service rather than personal wealth.
